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Schein

Schein is an award-winning, puzzle platformer that tells the story of a father who enters a mystical swamp in desperate search of his son. As he becomes enveloped in darkness and begins to lose hope, a wisp appears, offering him guidance and her magical power: a light that reveals hidden worlds.
Use your wits and light to conquer mind-bending puzzles and defeat deadly beasts. Can you save your son in what’s possibly the trickiest platformer you’ll play all year?

The word "Schein" means (among other things) "a glow" in German. And because makers of the game are united under the Austrian Zeppelin studios banner, it is not surprising that for this time a name of a studio is not just a jumble of pleasing letters, but it actually reveals the game even more – including the game's core mechanics.

The concept is original, even though the whole experience is not as polished as it should. It is recommended for those looking for a very challenging (sometimes frustrating) platforming and puzzle game.